We also got a picture of the 10 with Jordy's husband Tyler and Patricks girlfriend Maddy.
I have some wonderful pictures that Heather took with my camera. It was so sweet of her. She knows how valuable pictures are to me and how everyone grumbles and complain when I take them. I love action shots and my family loves poses.
Anyway, Amanda made a wonderful dinner of Prime Rib! Added side dishes topped the meal! Papa made cupcakes and we sang happy birthday to Jesus! Lots of presents, visiting and laughter!
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| papa praying |
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| Jordy and Patrick doing dishes |
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| Dylan't 2nd book is out and he gave an autographed copy to Patrick for Christmas! |
Papa made a huge breakfast with bacon, pancakes, eggs, and hash browns! Madi had given Lauren a Bob Ross waffle iron (inside joke) so papa made the waffles too! It was a great time!
So the rest of my story besides Christmas will make this longer but since it is MY blog... that is ok.
I went to the Dollar store to get stuff to store the kids candy in for Christmas and stuff. I couldn't believe how difficult it was. My back was hurting so much and my frustration I was practically in tears. But I got done.
Friday the 14th we sent Mac to the groomers for a bath. We had them for the weekend and we had Lauren and Madi over night on Friday. First we went to lunch at Pho Kim Chi for lunch which was really good. I couldn't eat much because my stomach still wasn't back to normal. Lauren had to play band at a basketball game so Madi and I watched tv. Then they stayed up late as usual.
Saturday Papa made Madi's favorite breakfast for her. Later she went home and Lauren went out with Jolie to make Christmas cookies etc...
Lanny had 2 appointments for his eyes and they did some laser surgery to help it. He also had blood work done and now he needs to get a colonoscopy. Which I am still talking him into. He doesn't want to do it.
Lauren had her concert. I felt good enough to watch it. Amanda and Leah were there. It was nice. No solo for Lauren but her baritone saxophone is pretty loud so it seemed like a solo at times. lol!
The power went out on Thursday, the 20th for 5 hours. That kind of sucked because we couldn't go anywhere since they shut the bridge down because of the winds. Pretty nasty our. The power came on in time to heat up our stew and have dinner! The power stayed off at Lauren's all night so she was grumpy the next morning.
Friday Scruffy went to the groomers and got a bath and haircut. He looks so awesome and cute.
On Christmas Eve we just lazed around home and then went to Amanda's on Christmas day after everyone called to wish us a merry Christmas! Amanda made Peppered Pork, Mashed potatoes, Rice and Broccoli casserole, Asparagus, Green Beans and poke cake for dessert. Nummy dinner as usual.
We got gift cards, an awesome print I loved framed.
Papa got a Dutch Oven that is so heavy and I got a iPhone. I haven't quite figured it out after taking it to the at and t store. He supposedly transferred my stuff over but all I can find is phone numbers. No pictures or music. I guess I have a cloud account I can't find either. I am so lost. Amanda is going to help me with it
Lauren is down in Arizona for Christmas break visiting her dad. Praying she is safe and having a blast! Madi went to the AT&T store with me yesterday and then we came to my house for "A Knight's Tale" and tv.
Well, New Years Day we are having a turkey dinner! Just because we didn't have any for Christmas. I pray you all have a blessed 2019! Thanks for taking time to read this. I love sharing about my family! Love them so much! Love the Lord and thank Him for 2018 and our family!!!!
